- 1. The Work of Christ - Introduction
- (Gabelein - The Work of Christ)
- ... aspect of His work corresponds to His threefold office as Prophet, Priest and King. It has a special meaning for the church. In Ephesians 5:25-27, we read of this. He loved the church and gave Himself ...
- Created on 11 July 2006
- 2. Gathering Unto His Name - Traditions
- (Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
- ... This would have been the place to give teaching about a musical instrument, but none is mentioned. In Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16, two other elements accompany singing. They are ?melody? in the ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 3. Gathering Unto His Name - The Pattern of an Assembly
- (Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
- ... are His workmanship" Ephesians 2:10. Precept: "Walk as children of light" Ephesians 5:8. Pattern: "As Christ also loved us" Ephesians 5:1. GOD?S ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 4. About the Church - 01 - The Church Which is His Body
- (William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
- ... in a material tabernacle or temple, as in the Old Testament. 8. The bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27; 2 Corinthians 11:2) This view of the Church gives prominence to the idea of affection. “Husbands, ...
- Created on 13 July 2006
- 5. Foundation Truths of the Gospel - 7 - Separation
- (Ritchie - Foundation Truths of the Gospel)
- ... (2 Corinthians 6:14); "Be not conformed to this world"; "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness" (Ephesians 5:11), are the plain commandments of the Lord to His people ...
- Created on 11 July 2006
- 6. Is the role of an elder's wife as significant as her husbands?
- (Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
- ... different, but inseparable from Adam’s role. Competition between a man and his wife is unbecoming; marriage should reflect the wonderful union between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32). Each ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 7. Does a difference in age matter between husband and wife?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- Does a difference in age matter for believers considering marriage? "The husband is the head of the wife" (Ephesians 5:23) and is therefore responsible to provide leadership in this relationship. ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 8. What is the meaning of "one flesh"?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... refer to "one flesh" (Matthew 19:5, 6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31), quote the original statement and are passages that teach about marriage. The fifth (1 Corinthians 6:16) is part of Paul’s ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 9. Gathering Unto His Name - Distinctions
- (Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
- ... Everyone a member of Christ Ephesians 5:30. Members of each other Romans 12:5. 17. It is the purpose of this age, ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 10. Does God have different expectations for a husband and a wife?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... this deepening fondness is an ongoing education and the grace manifested in Christ is our ultimate teacher (Titus 2:11, 12). Submission to her husband is enjoined on the Christian wife (Ephesians 5:22, ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 11. Marriage and the Family - 11 - On Being Single
- (Marriage and the Family)
- ... in the eternal. Many Scriptures rush to mind to support the need for all, single and unmarried, to carefully survey their circumstances and to use all for God. Ephesians 5:15 counsels us to redeem the ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 12. As a Christian, what is my definition of success?
- (Questions about Christian Life)
- ... Spirit of God, to be "full of the Holy Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18), would produce true success. If God has a specific purpose for each believer and has given each one potential capabilities to reach ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 13. Gathering Unto His Name - Priviledges and Responsibilities
- (Norman Crawford - Gathering Unto His Name)
- ... leading is not a vague emotion, but rather it is simple obedience to the Word of God. To be "filled with the Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18 corresponds to allowing "the word of Christ" to ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 14. Who is the friend of the Bridegoom (John 3:29)?
- (Bible Questions and Answers - other)
- ... (John 1:33) brings the Church, the Bride (Ephesians 5:32) into view. D. Oliver ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 15. How much alcohol should a Christian drink before feeling that he has gone too far?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... to "a little" (1 Timothy 5:23). "Be not drunk with wine, ...but be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). What about a Christian's testimony before unbelievers to whom he has ...
- Created on 17 November 2009
- 16. Torrey - Holy Spirit -7.3- The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Believer
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... 6:63; Ephesians 5:18-29; Colossians 3:16). But while we may learn much from men, we are not dependent upon them. We have a divine teacher, the Holy Spirit. We shall never truly know the truth until we ...
- Created on 22 May 2007
- 17. Marriage and the Family - 3 - Headship
- (Marriage and the Family)
- Chapter 3 Headship There are few things as destructive as truth which is wrested by a person to serve a personal interest. Many have used the Spirit of God’s teaching on Headship in the home for ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 18. Introduction to the Bible - 22 - Song of Solomon
- (Introduction to the Bible)
- ... truely in love rather than in selfish lust. While the New Testament may explain the duties and responsibilities of selfless love and submission (Ephesians 5:18-33; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; 13:1-8; Colossians ...
- Created on 21 October 2007
- 19. What is true subjection for a Christian wife?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- What is true subjection for a Christian wife? Ideally, Christian marriage involves two Spirit-filled believers fulfilling their God-given roles (Ephesians 5:17-33). The husband loves his wife with an ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 20. How old should I be to get married?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- Is there biblical guidance on a minimum age for marriage? Despite society’s whims, marriage is for life (Romans 7:2). Such a commitment, upholding such a high ideal (Ephesians 5:31, 32), demands ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 21. What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings?
- (Questions about Christian Life)
- ... royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Ephesians 5:11 Take no part ...
- Created on 13 March 2011
- 22. Is male headship a cultural concept?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... in verses 7 - 9. Verse 5 refers to "every woman," thus substantiating that male headship is not limited to marriage. The first clause of Ephesians 5: 23, "The husband is the head of the ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 23. Does marriage involve mutual submission?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... highest experience of love known in human relationships (Ephesians 5:25-32). Christianity teaches that marriage has the potential of being the "crowning grace" of life. In addition, since the ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 24. Torrey - Holy Spirit -5- The Names of the Holy Spirit
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- 5. THE NAMES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Corinthians 2:10, R.V. — "But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." "The ...
- Created on 22 May 2007
- 25. Must an assembly receive practicing homosexuals?
- (Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
- ... violate Biblical morals is neither beneficial to them nor pleasing to the Lord. The Bible is clear in stating that homosexual behavior is unclean (Romans 1:24, see Ephesians 5:3 for the use of the same ...
- Created on 20 November 2009
- 26. About the Church - 02 - Great Truths About the Church
- (William MacDonald - Christ Loved the Church)
- ... CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE BODY By using the analogy of the human body (Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18), Paul teaches us that Christ as Head in heaven controls His body on earth. The head speaks of authority, ...
- Created on 13 July 2006
- 27. Torrey - Man -15.4- What should we give thanks for?
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... your requests be made known unto God." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving ...
- Created on 21 May 2007
- 28. Torrey - Christ -8.4- The Purpose of Christ's Coming
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... bride, the Church, and to celebrate the marriage supper. (Compare to Ephesians 5:23-32.) Luke 19:12,15 — "He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself ...
- Created on 22 May 2007
- 29. Torrey - Man -18- Future Destiny of Believers
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... be displeased with. (Compare to Jude 24.) XXIV. EPHESIANS 5:27 RV "That he might present the church to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should ...
- Created on 21 May 2007
- 30. Should we call God our "Father"?
- (Bible Questions and answers - prayer and worship)
- ... of prayer in the New Testament. Prayer, with perhaps only one exception (1 Timothy 1:12), is addressed to the Godhead, particularly the Father (Ephesians 5:20). Any other prayers directed to the Lord Jesus ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 31. Does discipleship overrule responsibilities to the family?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- Considering Luke 14:26, does discipleship conflict with family responsibilities? Disciples must obey "whatsoever I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:20). Paul states that his writings are "the ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 32. Is it wise to counsel a dating couple in fellowship not to sit together in the assembly meetings?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... part of the Lord’s gracious provision for the human family (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31-33). It is part of the normal development of the spiritually-significant relationship of marriage (5:25, 28). ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 33. How will married believers relate to one another in heaven?
- (Bible Questions about Mankind or Humanity)
- ... (Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:25 - same root words). If we are assured from Scripture that we will know each other in our eternal state (Matthew 17:3, 4), then believers will know and love their spouses ...
- Created on 21 November 2009
- 34. Golden Lampstands of Iowa - Hitesville
- (Golden Lampstands of Iowa)
- ... type of Christ on earth. The Word of God taught them, in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it," to live clean, honorable and industrious ...
- Created on 22 June 2006
- 35. Are there ways to improve our singing?
- (Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
- ... singing is so entwined in our past (Psalm 40:3), present (Mark 14:26; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16), and future (Revelation 5:9), it is difficult to believe - despite ample evidence -that a believer ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 36. Should our children be taught sex education in public schools?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... although private and sensitive, to a place of honor (Hebrews 13:4) and consummate beauty (Ephesians 5:31, 32). This moral training is a privilege and a responsibility. Christian parents are dutybound ...
- Created on 17 November 2009
- 37. Fundamentals -2.03- Inspiration
- (The Fundamentals)
- ... 15:3). “That He might sanctify it, having cleansed it, by the washing of water with the Word” ( Ephesians 5:26). 3. By the Word we are kept from evil and the power of the evil one. The Psalmist ...
- Created on 08 May 2007
- 38. Should the bread be unleavened and the wine unfermented?
- (Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
- ... used for wine that causes drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). We cannot insist that the loaf be unleavened bread or the cup unfermented wine. D. Oliver ...
- Created on 17 November 2009
- 39. Biography - 67 - Earl Carrick Arthur Butler
- (Brethren Biographies)
- ... are born again, are united into one in Christ (Ephesians 5: 30; Romans 12: 5; 1 Corinthians 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:27) . . . What is needed is faithful men who will teach the truth, the whole truth, and ...
- Created on 14 November 2009
- 40. APPENDIX - Forgotten Truths THE ERAS OF SERVITUDE
- (Sir Robert Anderson - Forgotten Truths)
- ... in proof of this we are referred to such passages as 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Galatians 5:21; Ephesians 5:5; etc. This assumes, however, that "the Kingdom of God" is merely a synonym for the millennial ...
- Created on 09 July 2006
- 41. Torrey - Man -15.1- The Duty of Giving Thanks
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name." Ephesians 5:4 "Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Colossians ...
- Created on 21 May 2007
- 42. Which is more important in our worship, hymns or prayers?
- (Bible Questions and answers - prayer and worship)
- ... assemblies (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Singing such truths with due consideration, believers - then and now - would "sing with the spirit" and "with the understanding" (1 Corinthians ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 43. Footnotes - Forgotten Truths
- (Sir Robert Anderson - Forgotten Truths)
- ... Ephesians 5:31 in a carnal sense is an outrage upon Scripture. 2 Jerwish Social Life, p. 153. It is noteworthy that in 2 Corinthians 11:2 the Apostle does not use the word "bride," but the ordinary ...
- Created on 09 July 2006
- 44. Should I forgive my brother if he refuses to repent?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... not the offender repents. God loves to forgive. Being followers of God (Ephesians 5:1), we ought to be ready to forgive, too. Psalm 86:5 states, "For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive." ...
- Created on 17 November 2009
- 45. What is the place of instrumental music in New Testament teaching?
- (Bible Questions and answers about the Church)
- ... of our lips" (Hebrews 13:15), must include songs of praise. New Testament singing is "to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Gospel hymns have a clear message for unbelievers, but ...
- Created on 18 November 2009
- 46. Torrey - Man -14.7- How should we pray?
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Colossians 3:17 — "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, ...
- Created on 21 May 2007
- 47. Torrey - Man -15.5- When should we give thanks?
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- ... 5:18 — "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." Sixth Proposition: We should give thanks in everything. Ephesians 5:20 — "Giving ...
- Created on 21 May 2007
- 48. What principles does a Christian violate by voting in a state referendum?
- (Questions about Christian Life)
- ... in the political system, this seems to violate the principle of separation (Ephesians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18). As our Lord Jesus, we are not "of the world" (John 17:16). He refused to be ...
- Created on 19 November 2009
- 49. My friend is going to get an abortion. What should I tell her?
- (Questions about Friends and Family Relationships)
- ... of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). The unbelieving friend needs to face the fact that God views elective abortion as murder. This truth, however, can be spoken with love (Ephesians 4:15): "1 understand ...
- Created on 17 November 2009
- 50. Torrey - Christ -4.3- The Love of Christ toward men
- (What the Bible Teaches - R.A. TORREY)
- III. THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST TO MEN. WHO AMONG MEN DID JESUS LOVE? Ephesians 5:24 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." First Proposition: ...
- Created on 22 May 2007